Voter ID Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Voter ID Act, amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to present photo identification when casting a ballot for federal office. It mandates that states provide a way for voters without ID to cast a provisional ballot, with specific requirements for presenting or attesting to a lack of ID. The bill also directs states to notify voters about ID requirements during registration and to ensure public access to digital imaging devices for making copies of identification. Finally, it establishes a grant program to help states and Tribal governments provide free identification to eligible voters who cannot afford it.
Key provisions
- Requires voters to present valid photo identification (driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or Tribal ID) to vote in person for federal elections.
- Allows voters without ID to cast a provisional ballot, with specific requirements for presenting or attesting to a lack of ID.
- Mandates states to notify voters about ID requirements during voter registration.
- Requires states to provide public access to digital imaging devices for making copies of identification.
- Creates a grant program to help states and Tribal governments provide free photo identification to eligible, low-income voters.
- Specifies acceptable forms of photo identification, including state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards.
- Addresses specific exceptions for absent uniformed service voters and those with alternative voting rights.
- Modifies the Election Assistance Commission’s guidance timeline.
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